The campaign, from the charity Samaritan’s Purse, asks people to fill shoeboxes with presents which are then sent to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries who ordinarily would not receive anything on Christmas morning.

Children, staff and parents from the school, which is part of the Romero Catholic Academy, filled and wrapped the boxes, which included everything from toys, stationary, hats and gloves and toiletries.

“It’s incredible how generous people have been at what can be a very expensive time of the year and demonstrates a true Christmas spirit.

“All of the children have really enjoyed putting the boxes together, and we were able to hold a special Advent assembly where they were shown a video of last year’s boxes being delivered so they could see just how much they mean to the children who receive them.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to the whole of our school community who have supported the campaign.

“To know that we will be helping more than 100 children have a happier Christmas is fantastic.”